Avian Metapneumovirus Type A (rtPCR)

Detection of avian metapneumovirus type A by rtPCR.

One or more of the following: 

• tracheal swab
• trachea
• whole heads from poultry
• swabs from affected organs/tissues
• affected tissues

Moist swabs are preferred; it its recommended to collect swabs in BHI or add 3-4 drops of sterile saline to the swab and place in a sterile, leak-proof container (e.g. red top tube). Bacterial culture swabs submitted in bacterial culture media (gel, charcoal, etc.) are not suitable for PCR testing.

Sealed, leak-proof plastic bag or container.

Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs in an insulated container.

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